Good news for chronic pain patients––for now at least. Last month the Senate passed a bill reauthorizing user fees for the FDA, which also included new, tougher restrictions for opioid pain medications containing hydrocodone like Vicodin and Lortab. However, when the bill went to the House on Monday, the proposed restrictions were dropped from the bill.
The reason the restrictions were removed was reportedly due to a massive lobbying effort by drug stores and pharmacists. The drug stores...
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Legendary Green Bay Packers Coach Vince Lombardi’s oft-repeated quote, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing,” has never... Read more »
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It’s long been known that there is a link between chronic pain and depression, but a new study suggests there may be a connection between the drugs... Read more »
What exactly is a "black box" warning?Simply put, it's the strongest warning that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can require on a... Read more »
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Hydrocodone and oxycodone are drugs that are mostly used to treat extreme pain.Hydrocodone/oxycodone overdose occurs when someone intentionally or... Read more »
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Hydrocodone and acetaminophen overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of a... Read more »
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Methadone is a very strong painkiller. It is also used to treat heroin addiction. Methadone overdose occurs when someone accidentally or... Read more »
Medications aren't the only answer Many back pain sufferers believe over-the-counter and prescription painkillers or surgery are the only ways to treat chronic back pain. But there a number of natural ways people can ease back pain, as well. In...
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